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I stepped on an old earring that went halfway through my foot. there's a little red dot where it went through. will i be okay?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Puncture wound: Puncture wounds are high risk for infection. Try soaking the area in warm soapy water for a few days and then dry keep area very clean and dry and see how you do.

Answered 7/14/2016

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A member asked:

I stepped on an old earring that went halfway through my foot. there's a little red dot where it went through. will i be okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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